Dave Pearce is a British dance DJ and record producer, who has played gigs … Read Full Bio ↴Dave Pearce is a British dance DJ and record producer, who has played gigs across the UK and the world, although he is perhaps best known for his work in radio. He currently works for the BBC 6 Music. He formerly presented the long-running Dance Anthems show on BBC Radio 1, which was for most of its time aired on early Sunday evenings before moving to late Friday nights in its final year. His last show on BBC Radio 1 was broadcast on Friday 26 September 2008. He has brought several sayings into the world of dance including "putting on your trance trousers" when he plays a trance record, "roll another fat one" meaning to play another great record. He is also known for his cry of "Oi Oi!" from the DJ booth. Pearce now broadcasts Dance Anthems on BBC 6 Music.

Pearce joined BBC Radio 1 in April 1995, taking over the weekday early-breakfast show from Bruno Brookes. He took over the weekend mid-morning slot in October the same year. February 1997 saw Pearce taking over weekend breakfast and on October 13 the same year, he went on to present the drivetime show from Kevin Greening, who had taken over Breakfast, alongside Zoe Ball. In addition to drivetime, Pearce took over the Dance Anthems show on Sunday evenings. In October 1998 Chris Moyles took over the drivetime show and Pearce began presenting a Monday - Thursday evening show from 6-8pm entitled The Late Drive. This show was axed in 2004.

Dave Celebrated 10 years of dance anthems in August 2007. The 5 hour special Dance Anthems show included input from Pete Tong, Judge Jules and a phone in from Tiesto.

His first show on 6 Music was broadcast on Sunday 5 October 2008 from 8pm to 10pm, playing dance music from the last 30 years. Noel Gallagher was the first celebrity guest to pick his favourite dance anthem, which was "Strings of Life" by Rhythim is Rhythim. Pearce has also presented occasional shows on BBC Radio 2.

In late 2008 Dave Pearce launched a weekly podcast - Trancecast - which focuses on his interest in trance. It features upfront tracks as well as a weekly guest mix.

Heaven
Dave Pearce Lyrics

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You know I love my baby
My baby loves me
My day, it gets so heavy
I need a little company
It's quarter to eleven; it's time to make some ghetto heaven

Ghetto heaven
I need a little ghetto heaven

Nana likes brandy, especially peach
She keeps it by the radio
And listens to the Reverend preach
It's 10:07, and time to get some ghetto heaven

Ghetto heaven
It's time to get some ghetto heaven
Ghetto heaven
She needs a little ghetto heaven

Baby, baby, baby
All I need in this world is you
And when you're gone
Baby, baby, baby
Your touch, your kiss always gets me through

Sister needs her sugar
To get her through the day
She doesn't have the money
But always got a way to pay
It's 2:07; it's time to sell some ghetto heaven

Ghetto heaven
It's time to sell some ghetto heaven
Ghetto heaven
She needs a little ghetto heaven

You know I love my baby
My baby loves me
My day, it gets so heavy
I need a little company
It's quarter to 11; I need a little ghetto heaven
Ghetto heaven
My baby needs some ghetto heaven
Ghetto heaven

I need a little ghetto heaven
Ghetto heaven

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dave Pearce's "Heaven" depict a world where people are seeking comfort and escape from their daily struggles in the form of "ghetto heaven." The song provides a commentary on the harsh realities of life and the ways in which people try to cope. The singer of the song is in need of a break from the stresses of daily life and seeks solace in the company of his loved ones. The lyrics highlight the importance of companionship and finding ways to escape from the harsh realities of the world.

The repeated phrase "ghetto heaven" serves as a reminder that the people in the song are living in less-than-ideal conditions, yet they still find moments of joy and happiness. The different characters in the song - the singer's baby, Nana, and Sister - all have their own methods of coping with the difficulties they face. Whether it's drinking brandy, listening to the Reverend preach, or "selling ghetto heaven," each character finds a way to survive.

The song's lyrics also imply a sense of community among the people who are seeking ghetto heaven. They are all in this struggle together and rely on each other for support. Overall, the song provides a commentary on the resilience of the human spirit and the ways in which people find comfort in the face of hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

You know I love my baby
I have a strong affection for my significant other

My baby loves me
My significant other reciprocates my affection

My day, it gets so heavy
The stresses and responsibilities of my life weigh me down

I need a little company
I crave social interaction and companionship

It's quarter to eleven; it's time to make some ghetto heaven
It is nearly 11:00 and I am ready to experience a pleasurable and fulfilling moment, despite my surroundings

Ghetto heaven
An enjoyable experience or feeling despite the less-than-ideal circumstances

I need a little ghetto heaven
I am seeking out a pleasurable experience despite my current situation

Nana likes brandy, especially peach
My grandmother prefers peach-flavored brandy above all other varieties

She keeps it by the radio
Nana stores her preferred beverage near the radio in her home

And listens to the Reverend preach
Nana regularly listens to religious sermons or teachings

It's 10:07, and time to get some ghetto heaven
The time is just past 10:00 and it is a suitable hour to indulge in pleasurable experiences despite my surroundings

She needs a little ghetto heaven
Nana is seeking out a pleasurable experience despite her current situation

Baby, baby, baby
An affectionate term used to address a significant other

All I need in this world is you
My significant other is the most important thing in my life

And when you're gone
When my significant other is not with me

Your touch, your kiss always gets me through
The physical affection of my significant other provides me with emotional support during difficult times

Sister needs her sugar
A woman in my social circle desires a sweet substance

To get her through the day
The sweet substance is necessary to help the woman cope with the challenges of the day

She doesn't have the money
The woman is unable to afford the sweet substance

But always got a way to pay
The woman has a means of obtaining the sweet substance despite her financial situation

It's 2:07; it's time to sell some ghetto heaven
The time is just past 2:00 and it is a suitable hour to engage in activities thatprovide pleasure or enjoyment despite one's surroundings

She needs a little ghetto heaven
The woman desires a pleasurable experience despite her current situation

My baby needs some ghetto heaven
My significant other is seeking out a pleasurable experience despite our current circumstances

I need a little ghetto heaven
I am seeking out a pleasurable experience despite my current situation

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES JASON POYSER, MICHAEL D'ANGELO ARCHER, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, PETER LORD MORELAND, JEFFERY SMITH, SANDRA KAY ST VICTOR, AHMIR K THOMPSON

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